Tauranga Shore Excursion: Kayak Mount Maunganui

Sightseeing  :  New Zealand  :  North Island  :  Tauranga  :  Ports Of Call Tours

Mauao or Mount Maunganui is an iconic destination of this New Zealand region. From the Tauranga Port Gates, your guide will take you kayaking around this ancient volcano. This is a great way to unwind and watch for seals, penguins and dolphins between the rocks and along the coast. This trip is suitable for people of all skill levels.Standing at the entrance to beautiful Tauranga Harbor, Mauao volcano greets visitors ever since first Polynesians arrived in New Zealand. These days it boasts the most popular walking track in all of New Zealand. Everyone from beginners to experts can enjoy this paddling experience as you weave in an out of rocks, learn some of the local history, and generally cruise along with the current while looking up on beautiful Mount Maunganui. You get a chance to encounter wildlife be seeing dolphins, orcas, penguins and seals, so make sure you bring your camera and be prepared to snap away.

You will be accompanied by experienced guide Tim Taylor, famous for kayaking around the whole of New Zealand recently as well as achieving a world record for sea kayaking. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, so his tour will definitely become a highlight.